- Guilt and shame
- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
About Lorinda
Lorinda Stark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also helps people dealing with addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide the work. Sessions are a place to talk through difficult feelings and build practical skills for day-to-day life.
In sessions she listens to the struggles people bring and helps them notice thoughts and behaviors that keep those struggles active. She supports clients in finding small, steady changes they can make. Conversations often include clarifying values, testing new behaviors, and practicing ways to manage distressing thoughts.
Lorinda pays attention to practical concerns like work, caregiving, aging, and relationship patterns such as codependency and communication problems. She also addresses issues like obsessive behaviors, hoarding, and challenges faced by veterans.
People looking for help with guilt, shame, forgiveness, or caregiver stress will find an uncomplicated, skills-focused style. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site's online options.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and identify what matters to them, so they can take small actions even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new, more helpful behaviors through short exercises and practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's perspective so the work stays focused on their goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best, based on the client's concerns, goals, and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients practice skills between sessions in the places they live and work, which can help make changes more practical and immediate.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with people carrying guilt and shame linked to relationships, past actions, or faith and family. Other related concerns include forgiveness, grief, and trauma.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice painful thoughts and try new responses. Work typically blends talking with practical skill-building.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience working with stress, addictions, mood concerns, and trauma.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Tennessee LCSW credential and practices from Tennessee.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.